Feeling like a burden
The story
oh man, i feel like I'm stuck in this endless cycle of feeling guilty all the time. you ever just wake up and think 'am i bothering people?' it's like every little thing I do feels like an imposition on others. last week i asked a colleague for help with a project, and even though they said it was no problem, I couldn't shake the feeling that they were secretly annoyed. seriously, am I overthinking or what?!!
there's been so many times when I've apologized for things that probably didn't require one at all... like who does that?!? I mean, we're talking about trivial stuff here, like borrowing a pen or asking someone to pass the salt during lunch. it's like my mind automatically jumps to thinking 'oh no they must be thinking I'm such a burden.' honestly, sometimes i wonder if people are actually rolling their eyes behind my back!!
it's getting kinda bad lately because I'm starting to avoid social situations altogether. the other day some friends invited me out, but instead of having fun, I just sat there stressing over every word I was saying. have y'all ever felt like you're just too much for everyone else? (or is it just me?) anyway... maybe I'm just being ridiculous but this guilt trip is soooo exhausting! 😩
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Hey there, sounds like you're really in the trenches of overthinking. It's wild how our brains can sometimes convince us that we're bothering everyone with the smallest things; I've totally been there too. Remember, most folks are so wrapped up in their own stuff that they're probably not even picking up on what you think is a burden. You deserve to lighten that load a little and enjoy hanging out without all the stress; try giving yourself a break. 😊